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Originally Posted by GAZMO
I think it was EZY flying to BHD from BFS that gave it away!!!
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Airport marks new era in NI-Turkey relation
The Turkish Ambassador to London, Unal Cevikoz, formally inaugurated the office of the new Northern Ireland Consulate of the Republic of Turkey at Belfast International Airport recently.
The event was supported by the Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy MLA, and South Antrim MP, Rev Dr William McCrea.
Ambassador Cevikoz said that the value of trade between Northern Ireland Turkey was worth £120 million per year, but that that was a fraction of what stood to be gained through closer links, including a direct air service between Belfast International Airport and Istanbul. The newly appointed Honorary Consul, David Campbell, touched on the value of major infrastructural projects that were underway or planned in Turkey and he, too, supported efforts already underway to promote an
air route to the rapidly growing Instanbul hub airport with its vast network.
Airport marks new era in NI-Turkey relations - Belfast International Airport
The event was supported by the Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy MLA, and South Antrim MP, Rev Dr William McCrea.
Ambassador Cevikoz said that the value of trade between Northern Ireland Turkey was worth £120 million per year, but that that was a fraction of what stood to be gained through closer links, including a direct air service between Belfast International Airport and Istanbul. The newly appointed Honorary Consul, David Campbell, touched on the value of major infrastructural projects that were underway or planned in Turkey and he, too, supported efforts already underway to promote an
air route to the rapidly growing Instanbul hub airport with its vast network.
Airport marks new era in NI-Turkey relations - Belfast International Airport
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How many times have we heard that BFS is talking with airlines? Between Canadian, American, Middle Eastern. And nothing ever materialises
I can't blame BFS for trying and I do wish we had these routes but obviously DUB is gradually becoming the one stop shop for all travel to the island of Ireland
I can't blame BFS for trying and I do wish we had these routes but obviously DUB is gradually becoming the one stop shop for all travel to the island of Ireland
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Maybe of interest.......all to do with money
Lucrative Air Route Hits Subsidy Stumbling Block | Business | The Irish News
Maybe of interest.......all to do with money
Lucrative Air Route Hits Subsidy Stumbling Block | Business | The Irish News
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If it is simply a matter of reduced fees at an airport....and the range for the load and prevailing conditions (including aircraft type)can be achieved......I wonder if there is another airport in the area that would cheerfully poach them?
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Range is not an issue for Turkish. If needs be, their 739s have an endurance of 7-8 hours, hence why they send them deep into central Africa direct.
Anyway, as a comparison, a charter flight to Paphos is 700km further than Istanbul, so if a fully jammed charter 320/321 can do it, i'm sure a lighter, 2 class aircraft can manage with room to spare
Anyway, as a comparison, a charter flight to Paphos is 700km further than Istanbul, so if a fully jammed charter 320/321 can do it, i'm sure a lighter, 2 class aircraft can manage with room to spare
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Turkish fly Dublin Istanbul with 738's and Airbus no issues whatsoever for the distance and Dublin runway shorter than BFS, so a total non event in terms of being an issue .
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It does not matter what Belfast airport they go to Turkish airlines want a start up subsidy to get the route up and running they have been in talks with Bfs for a long time now and would say that is were they want to be.
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United suspends BFS-EWR for 9 weeks.
It is understood the service freeze to Newark Airport is a temporary measure being implemented as part of the airline's cutbacks.
It has also halted services at Dublin, Manchester and Rome.
Belfast International Airport has said it is "naturally disappointed" by the decision.
The airport has said 850,000 passengers have travelled via the route in the nine years since it was introduced.
"We have been kept fully informed by United who assure us that it is their intention to resume normal service on the Belfast-Newark route from the 11 March next year," a statement from the airport said.
Belfast to New York route suspended - UTV Live News
It has also halted services at Dublin, Manchester and Rome.
Belfast International Airport has said it is "naturally disappointed" by the decision.
The airport has said 850,000 passengers have travelled via the route in the nine years since it was introduced.
"We have been kept fully informed by United who assure us that it is their intention to resume normal service on the Belfast-Newark route from the 11 March next year," a statement from the airport said.
Belfast to New York route suspended - UTV Live News
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With respect ,if the mob at the docks offered a better deal (subject to runway length capacity etc etc ) THAT is where THY would go. There is no such thing as loyalty when the bottom line is being addressed.
With respect ,if the mob at the docks offered a better deal (subject to runway length capacity etc etc ) THAT is where THY would go. There is no such thing as loyalty when the bottom line is being addressed.
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Disappointing news
I use EWR every year in early January and return mid January to from MIA. Looks like it will have to be LHR in Jan 2015!!!!
Last trip full on way out, probably 70% on way back
I use EWR every year in early January and return mid January to from MIA. Looks like it will have to be LHR in Jan 2015!!!!
Last trip full on way out, probably 70% on way back